ELETRICALLY-POWERED PROGRAMMABLE PACKAGE DEPOSIT ENCLOSURE
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1. A storage container comprising:
- an enclosure; and
a storage battery located proximatly to said enclosure and electrically connected to a controlling component, said controlling component to monitor and control functions performed by electrical components of said storage container.
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Abstract
A package deposit enclosure designed for public use is powered by an efficient storage battery and photovoltaic cell array. These unique features allow the package deposit enclosure to be placed in locations where no power is available, but where there is frequent human traffic. Sensing and wireless data communication features allow the unit to be emptied less often than typical package delivery enclosures. Wireless communication also allows users'"'"' access to real-time information. On board power enables other functions, such as lighting and audio, to enhance device functionality.
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46 Claims
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1. A storage container comprising:
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an enclosure; and
a storage battery located proximatly to said enclosure and electrically connected to a controlling component, said controlling component to monitor and control functions performed by electrical components of said storage container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A storage container comprising:
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an enclosure;
a photovoltaic panel located on an angled upper exterior surface of said enclosure, said photovoltaic panel positioned to be exposed to sunlight, to convert said received sunlight into electric power;
a storage battery, located within said enclosure and electrically connected to said photovoltaic panel;
a controlling component, electrically connected to said storage battery, to monitor and control sensors and a transmitter/receiver, wherein said controlling component will skip functions when said storage battery is undercharged until an adequate charge has been attained;
sensors located within said enclosure and electrically connected to said controlling component, said sensors located within said enclosure, wherein items introduced into said enclosure by an access door settle into said enclosure, said sensors to detect the presence of materials within said enclosure;
said controlling component to actuate said transmitter to signal presence of materials in said enclosure;
said receiver to actuate said display to signal to users the next collection of the contents of the enclosure; and
a bin access door located on said enclosure to allow insertion and removal of said removable bin from said enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (46)
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